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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 6:31 am
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Originally Posted by RhubarbPie
I think tipping above the daily fee is really only necessary when you are in a suite with butler and concierge service. On our last cruise, we were in a regular balcony, and I don't think we tipped at the end. On our cruise in January, we'll be in a suite and we'll tip our butler and concierge separately as they are not part of the general tip pool.
Are you sure of that? I was under the impression that the higher auto-tips charged on most lines for those in suites was to cover those extra service personnel.
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